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1. Stupid people stories 02Stupid people DEADHEADS A man in Orange County Municipal Court had been ticketed for driving alone in the carpool lane. He claimed that the four frozen cadavers in the mortuary van he was driving should be counted. The judged ruled that passengers must be alive to qualify. THIS WOULD BE ME The judge called the ... Читать далее...
2. A judge asked a defendant to please standA judge asked a defendant to please stand. «You are charged with murdering a school teacher with a chain saw.» From out in the audience a man shouted, «Lying bastard!» «Silence in the court!», the judge shouted back to the man. He turned to the defendant and said, «You are also charged with killing a ... Читать далее...
3. A tough case was being argued in courtA tough case was being argued in court. The defense attorney, feeling that he was in trouble, sent the judge a bottle of hundred-year old brandy. The defendant was fit to be tied. «The judge’ll kill me. Trying to bribe him! We’re dead!» «I don’t think so,» his attorney told him. «I sent it in ... Читать далее...
4. Lawyers on a juryA trial had been scheduled in a small town, but the court clerk had forgotten to call in a jury panel. Rather than adjourning what he thought was an exceptionally simple case, the judge ordered his bailiff to go through the courthouse and round up enough people to form a jury. The bailiff returned with ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы hold court[hold court] {v. phr.} 1. To hold a formal meeting of a royal courtor a court of law. Judge Stephens allowed no foolishness when heheld court. 2. {informal} To act like a king or queen among subjects. Even at sixteen, Judy was holding court for numbers of charmedboys....
6. A clever court caseOne evening after attending a concert, two men were walking down the road when they saw a well-dressed and attractive looking woman walking ahead of them. One of the men turned to the other and said, «I’d give 50 bucks to spend the night with her.» To their surprise the woman overheard the remark. Turning ... Читать далее...
7. Best advice possibleTaylor was desperate for business, and was happy to be appointed by the court to defend an indigent defendant. The judge ordered Taylor, «You are to confer with the defendant in the hallway, and give him the best legal advice you can.» After a time, Taylor re-entered the courtroom alone. When the judge asked where ... Читать далее...
8. A man is giving evidence in court and the defendant’sA man is giving evidence in court and the defendant’s barrister asks him «How far from the accident were you when it happened?» He replied «36 feet, 2 and a quarter inches» «Nonsence how can you be so precise» «Well I knew some bloody fool would ask me so I measured it.»...
9. Значение идиомы front court[front court] {n.} The half of a basketball court that is abasketball team’s offensive zone. The guard brought the ball up tothe front court....
10. When asked for her occupationWhen asked for her occupation, a woman charged with a traffic violation said she was a schoolteacher. The judge rose from the bench. «Madam, I have waited years for a schoolteacher to appear before this court,» he smiled with delight. «Now sit down at that table and write ‘I will not pass through a red ... Читать далее...
11. Unaware of $2 bail, man spends almost five months in prisonNEW YORK — Two measly dollars stood between a New York City man and freedom, but he had no idea. Instead, a 41-year-old Queens man remained in a Rikers Island cell from November 2014 to April 2015, his new lawyers argued before a judge last week, according to the New York Daily News. Aitabdel Salem ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова courtCourt — суд; добиваться, обхаживать Перевод слова International Court of Justice — Международный суд to court popularity — добиваться популярности to court the ladies — ухаживать за дамами Several members of the Court were under suspicion. Несколько членов суда были под подозрением. John is Courting Mary. Джон ухаживает за Мэри. The Court will not hear ... Читать далее...
13. One night, an 87-year-old womanOne night, an 87-year-old woman came home from Bingo to find her husband in bed with another woman. Angry, she became violent and ended up pushing him off the balcony of their apartment, killing him instantly. When brought before the court on charges of murder, she was asked if she had anything to say to ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова batteryBattery — батарея, аккумулятор Перевод слова Battery salvo — батарейный залп to charge a battery — заряжать аммумулятор quartz battery — кварцевая батарейка The Battery is dead. Батарея села. I bought new Batteries for the flashlights. Я купил новые батарейки для фонариков. The Battery is charging. Батарея сейчас заряжается. Примеры из жизни Надпись ‘battery charging’ ... Читать далее...
15. After spending a night at a hotel with a prostituteAfter spending a night at a hotel with a prostitute, the politician took $300 out of his wallet and placed it on the dressing table. «Thanks,» she said. «But I only charge $20.» «Twenty bucks for the entire night?» the amazed MP replied. «You can’t make a living on that.» «Oh, don’t worry,» the whore ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы charge off[charge off] {v.} 1. To consider or record as a loss, especially in an account book. The store owner charged off all of the last season’s stock of suits. Syn.: WRITE OFF. 2. or [charge up] {informal} To accept or remember as a mistake and not worry about it any more. — Often used with ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы pay court to[pay court to] {v. phr.} To woo; to shower with attention. Hehad been paying court to her for three long years before he worked upthe courage to ask her to marry him....
18. Значение идиомы day in court[day in court] {n. phr.} A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done. The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his day in court....
19. Appeals Court Orders Woman Who Hid $1.3 Million Lottery Jackpot From Estranged Husband to Give It to HimA woman who kept $1.3 million in lottery winnings secret from her estranged husband to avoid having to give him half in their divorce settlement will now have to turn over the whole pot to him, this district’s Court of Appeal ruled Friday. Denise Rossi must give up her entire lottery share under a Family ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы kangaroo court[kangaroo court] {n.} A self-appointed group that decides what todo to someone who is supposed to have done wrong. The Chicago mobheld a kangaroo court and shot the gangster who competed with AlCapone....
21. Jokes about Dumb IrishmenThe blind farmer was often taken for a walk in the fields by a kind neighbor. However kindly the neighbor might have been, he was undoubtedly a coward. When a bull charged towards them one day, he abandoned the blind man. The bull, puzzled by a lack of fear, nudged the farmer in the back. ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы charge something to something[charge something to something] {v.} 1. To place the blame on; make responsible for. John failed to win a prize, but he charged it to his lack of experience. The coach charged the loss of the game to the team’s disobeying his orders. 2. To buy something on the credit of. Mrs. Smith bought a ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова occupationOccupation — занятие, род деятельности; оккупация Перевод слова His occupation is farming — он занимается сельским хозяйством by occupation she is a secretary — она по профессии секретарь men out of occupation — незанятые, безработные the early days of the occupation — первые дни оккупации State your name and Occupation. Назовите свое имя и род ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова chargeCharge — заряжать, наполнять; возлагать ответственность; плата за услуги Перевод слова The emotional charge — эмоциональный заряд charge of surety — допускаемая нагрузка free of charge — бесплатно I Charge you not to go. Я требую, чтобы вы остались. The Charge for students is $8. Плата для студентов — $8. He is in Charge of ... Читать далее...
25. At a jury trial with the jury consisting of 8 men and 4 womenAt a jury trial with the jury consisting of 8 men and 4 women: Defendant: «Your Honor, I wish to change my plea.» Judge: «Is someone using undue influence to prompt you to change your mind?» Defendant: «No sir, when I pleaded Not Guilty I didn’t know there would be women on the jury. Since ... Читать далее...
26. Top 12 Insane Stories From «Wrestler’s Court»Wrestler’s Court is a type of «kangaroo» court that was brought into the WWE by Zeb Colter as a way for two guys to settle any beefs that they may have with each other before things come to blows or get out of hand. It’s meant as a fun way for all the guys to ... Читать далее...
27. Humor about Dumb IrishmenThe local District Judge had given the defendant a lecture on the evils of drink. But in view of the fact that this was the first time the man had been drunk and incapable, the case was dismissed on payment of ten shillings costs. «Now don’t let me ever see your face again,» said the ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова nightNight — ночь Перевод слова A blusterous windy night — штормовая ветреная ночь a clear night — ясная, звездная ночь the cope of night — покров ночи day and night — круглосуточно He’s on Night duty. Он на ночном дежурстве. It poured all Night. Ливень шел всю ночь. He yawned good Night. Он, зевая, произнес: ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод идиомы the small hours (of the night / morning) / the wee hours (of the night / morning), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the small hours (of the night / morning) / the wee hours (of the night / morning) Перевод: рассвет или время перед рассветом; часы после полуночи Пример: My father likes to read the newspaper in the small hours of the night. Моему отцу нравится читать газеты по ночам....
30. Germany court orders measles sceptic to pay 100,000 eurosThe court case comes after Germany suffered its worst measles outbreak in years A German biologist who offered €100,000 (£71,350; $106,300) to anyone who could prove that measles is a virus has been ordered by a court to pay up. Stefan Lanka, who believes the illness is psychosomatic, made the pledge four years ago on ... Читать далее...
31. Mr. Smith was brought to Mercy HospitalMr. Smith was brought to Mercy Hospital (a Catholic hospital), and taken quickly in for coronary surgery. The operation went well and, as the groggy man regained consciousness, he was reassured by a Sister of Mercy, who was waiting by his bed. «Mr. Smith, you’re going to be just fine,» said the nun, gently patting ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова bribeBribe — взятка, подкуп Перевод слова To bribe an official — дать взятку должностному лицу to get a bribe — получить взятку to bribe a judge — подкупить судью We Bribed the children with candy. Мы подкупили детей конфетами. He Bribed one of the guards to smuggle out a note. Он подкупил одного из охранников, ... Читать далее...
33. Dealing with criminalsA local policeman had just finished his shift one cold November evening and was at home with his wife. «You just won’t believe what happened this evening, in all my years on the force I’ve never seen anything like it.» «Oh yes dear, what happened?» «I came across two guys down by the canal, one ... Читать далее...
34. Перевод слова supremeSupreme — верховный, высший, предельный Перевод слова The supreme test — решающее испытание Supreme Court of Judicature — Верховный суд (Великобритании) Supreme Pontiff — папа римский Money reigns Supreme here. Здесь правят деньги. A Supreme Court judge was charged with taking bribes. Судье Верховного Суда было предъявлено обвинение в получении взятки. Jupiter is the Supreme ... Читать далее...
35. Three girls died and were brought to the gatesThree girls died and were brought to the gates of heaven. Upon entering the gate, they were halted by St. Peter and his obedient angel. St. Peter asked the girls, «Before entering you must answer this simple question.» «Which is…?», they replied in unison. «Have you been a good girl?», he asked the first girl. ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы day and night[day and night] or [night and day] {adv.} 1. For days without stopping; continually. Syn.: AROUND THE CLOCK. Some filling stations on great highways are open day and night 365 days a year. The three men took turns driving the truck, and they drove night and day for three days. 2. Every day and every ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы night owl[night owl] {n. phr.} One who sleeps during the day and stays up orworks during the night. Tom hardly ever sleeps at night; he prefersto work by lamp light and has become a regular night owl. Compare:GRAVEYARD SHIFT....
38. Суд идет (английский язык в зале суда)In the courtroom |ˈkɔːtruːm| — в зале суда Direct contempt |kənˈtɛm(p)t| — неуважение к суду, проявленное в зале заседания To release from the court room — освободить в зале суда/ The verdict was pronounced and Robin was released from the court room. To expel from the courtroom/ put out of court — удалить из зала ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы charge up[charge up] {v. phr.} 1. To submit to a flow of electricity in order to make functional. I mustn’t forget to charge up my razor before we go on our trip. 2. To use up all the available credit one has on one’s credit card. «Let’s charge dinner on the Master Card,» Jane said. «Unfortunately ... Читать далее...
40. ‘Twas the Night After Christmas‘Twas the night after Christmas and all through the trailer, the beer had gone flat and the pizza was staler. The tube socks hung empty, no candies or toys and I was camped out on my old Lay-Z-Boy. The kids they weren’t talking to me or my wife, the worst Christmas they said they had ... Читать далее...